LIFE IS A GIFT

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“Change is inevitable. Change will always happen, but you have to apply direction to change, and that's when it's progress”

Doug Baldwin

My Journey

Education - 1993

My higher education began at the University of Calabar, Cross River State of Nigeria where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management). My pursuit and passion for knowledge propelled me to undertake various Developmental programs including Guardian Business School of London, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Switzerland and INSEAD Business School, France.

Shell Nigeria - 2003 to 2017

Held various HR/Human Capital Professional Development roles from HR Assistant through HR Accountability Manager for various Businesses including Line Development Assignments in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management Strategy and Systems, Information Technology etc., leading teams of diverse technical professionals to execute Business Strategy and deliver value. In the process, acquiring deep HR professional experience with focus on value and alignment to Business.

NNPC - 2018 to 2021

For the last four years, until July 2021, I have been an Executive consultant in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on secondment from Shell. In this role, attached to Group Human Resources and the Corporate Services Directorate, I facilitated the Organizational Transformation program leading to the development and on going implementation of the NNPC People Strategy.

Professional Affiliations - 2013

My journey in life has brought me down many parts, memorable on this list is my Professional Affiliations. I am an Associate, of Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, AIPM, Member, Institute Of Personnel Development of London, CIPD and Institute of Directors of Nigeria respectively.

Love For Marathon - 2015

As a fitness enthusiast amongst many other things, my love for Marathon was almost automatic. For me the finish line is as important as the race towards it, it is a reminder to enjoy not just the destination but journey as well. This has been my greatest motivation in life. I have participated and competed in various marathons globally, some note worthy mentions includes the Athens Marathon (Greece), The Boston Marathon (USA), The Dubai Marathon (UAE).

Present & Future

As a people centered individual my passion for Human Capital Development remains my topmost priority. My current and future projects and prospects reflects this. My journey continues with the aim of impacting and empowering the next generation of young leaders in Africa.

To be continue…

LIFE IS A GIFT

My Journey

Education - 1993

Shell Nigeria - 2003 to 2017

NNPC - 2018 to 2021

Professional Affiliations - 2013

Love For Marathon - 2015

Present & Future

My Current & Ongoing Projects

1812 Consulting Ltd

Business Intelligence

Thought Leadership